Mechanics] Ramps versus jacks.

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

Try http://www.autolifters.com or www.eagleequip.com  if you want lifts....

Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: John C. Worden <scirocco@powerlink.net>
To: Larry <rocco16v@netzero.com>; Shawn C Meze <skerocdriver@juno.com>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:28 AM
Subject: Re: Mechanics] Ramps versus jacks.


> At 06:56 PM 4/10/02 -0700, Larry wrote:
>
> >The "fork lift" buried in your driveway?! ... DO IT!
> >   I've drawn out scissors and jaws-of-death-type
(roller/wedge)mechanisms.
> >They each have serious limitations, not in strength but in planform
> >size-to-lift ratios.  Hydraulics (yes, mucho $$$) is the only thing,
besides
> >a long ball-screw, that can lift the weight while having a small enough
> >footprint.  Either way, the mechanism must be sunken deep in the
earth....
> >I'd like to help you on this project. (yeah, the Meze reflects, just like
he
> >helped me with the alternator bracket....)  :)
> >
> >Larry
>
> I believe it's SnapOn that make a portable lift ($5k comes to mind on
price).
> Maybe you can find a shop or dealer with one and get a good look at it to
> copy it.  The shop I get my inspections done at has one and it's pretty
cool.
>
>
> John C. Worden
> Bucksport, Maine
>
> '98 Dakota 4x4-Just rolled 100K
> '86 Scirocco 8V-
> '81 Scirocco 2.0 16V -
> '78 Scirocco Brazil Brown Metallic,  4 speed.
>